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Bookwork code: K27
Emilie wants to travel 240 miles. How much would the cheaper taxi journey cost her?
Give your answer in pounds $(£)$.
Taxi $A$
Was $£ 45$ per 40 miles
Now $15 \%$ off!
Taxi B
$90 \mathrm{p}$ per mile
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Step 1 ：Calculate the discounted price per 40 miles for Taxi A: $45 - 0.15 \times 45 = 38.25$

Step 2 ：Find the cost per mile for Taxi A: $\frac{38.25}{40} = 0.95625$

Step 3 ：Calculate the total cost for Taxi A for 240 miles: $0.95625 \times 240 = 229.5$

Step 4 ：Calculate the total cost for Taxi B for 240 miles: $0.9 \times 240 = 216$

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